8 Jul, 2023
Behringer today teased that the 2-XM, a Euro format knockoff of the classic Oberheim Two Voice synthesizer, is now ready for production.
The company introduced the 2-XM in 2022 and, at the time, suggested that they thought that they could manufacture it with a $299 retail price.
The original Oberheim Two Voice keyboard synthesizer was introduced in 1975. It is a duophonic synthesizer, made up of two independent modular synth voices, and features a built-in 8-stage sequencer. Tom Oberheim released a limited-edition reissue of the original Two Voice in 2021, but demand was so high that it sold out in a day.
Like the original, the Behringer 2-XM offers two Synthesizer Expander Modules (SEM) – complete modular synth voices – along with an I/O and control section. It shrinks the design down to Eurorack format, though, and dispenses with the step sequencer.
Behringer is not saying anything about pricing or a release date for the 2-XM at this time.
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4 Mar, 2022
Behringer has introduced the 2-XM, an inexpensive, unofficial Euro-format copy of the classic Oberheim Two-Voice synthesizer.
Like the original, the 2-XM features two Synthesizer Expander Modules, each an all-in-one synth voice. But it drops the original’s step sequencer, replacing it with MIDI and CV/Gate control.
Features:
- Reproduces SEM 2-Voice circuitry from the ‘70s
- Analog signal path based with VCO, VCF and VCA
- 2 independent voices for polyphonic, split or 4-oscillator unison sounds
- 2 variable oscillator shapes, with adjustable pulse width for inspiring sounds
- Oscillator sync
- 2 multi-mode filters, with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch modes
- 2 analog LFOs with triangle and square waveforms
- 4 analog envelope generators for extensive control of filters and amplifiers
- Noise generator dramatically expands waveform generation
- Extensive modulation capabilities, including internal and external sources
- 2-channel mixer section featuring level and pan controls for intense stereo sounds
- Portamento function applicable to both voices for pitch gliding effects
- 2 external audio inputs for processing external sound sources
- Dedicated audio outputs plus a combined stereo output
- CV and GATE In/Outs for patching and integrating with other modular gear
- 16-voice Poly Chain allows combining multiple synthesizers for up to 32 voice polyphony
- Eurorack compatible – main module can be transferred to a standard Eurorack case
- 64 controls to give you direct and real-time access to important parameters
- MIDI and USB implementation with MIDI channel and Voice Priority selection
Behringer says that the 2-XM will be priced at $299, with availability dependent on the availability of needed semiconductor chips
